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EGS scheme benefit 12 lakh workers in Telangana
The MGNREGS has turned out to be blessing in disguise to Lakhs of daily wage earners and labourers who have lost their jobs and other employment opportunities due to the ongoing lockdown in the state. The scheme is providing employment to 12,88,422 workers on daily basis during the ongoing lockdown and scorching summer season. With an objective to ensure empower the workers financially, the central government has increased their daily wages by ₹20 under Pradhanmantri Gareeb Kalyan Yojana. This decision of the central government has provided the much needed relief to the workers from rural areas of the state. The works under the scheme have gained momentum in all the districts of the state now. A total of 6245 workers have been provided with employment opportunity under the scheme from April 1,2020 by the issuance of new job cards. The Rangareddy district of the state has issued the highest number of 1309 new job cards to the workers under the scheme. Out of a total of 12769 village panchayats, the MGNREGS works have commenced in 12574 village panchayats so far with a percentage of 98 percent. On an average 102 workers in every village of the state is getting employment under the scheme. The Rangareddy district has topped the list in the entire state by providing the employment to the most number of workers under the scheme. The district, by keeping in view of the ongoing lockdown imposed in the state to contain the spread of deadly corona virus, has not only topped in the issuance of the new job cards but also stood number one in the entire state by providing the employment to the most number of workers under the scheme. Out of 460 villages of the district, the EGS worker are going on at brisk pace at 554 villages now. A total of 50379 workers of the district have been provided with the employment under the scheme benefitting 34501 families. The workers have also received ₹6.61 crore so far. The district and has also provided employment to 3304 migrant workers by issuing the job cards to them. They have been roped to transform the existing sports building complex at Gachibowli into a 1500 bedded government hospital for Covid 19 patients.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Development Status of AIIMS in the Country
Under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana  setting up of 22 new AIIMS has been sanctioned. This includes 10 AIIMS sanctioned during 2017-18 or thereafter. Six of the approved AIIMS i.e. Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Jodhpur, Patna, Raipur and Rishikesh are functional. Remaining 16 new AIIMS are in various stages of construction. State-wise location of these 16 AIIMS, date of their cabinet approval and approved cost is as below.
In addition to 6 functional AIIMS, OPD services have been started in 6 AIIMS i.e. AIIMS at Rae Bareli, Mangalagiri, Gorakhpur, Bathinda, Nagpur and Bibinagar.
MBBS course has started in 12 AIIMS i.e AIIMS at Mangalagiri, Nagpur, Kalyani, Gorakhpur, Bathinda, Rae Bareli, Deoghar , Bibinagar, Guwahati, Bilaspur, Jammu and Rajkot.
The construction work is in progress for AIIMS, Mangalagiri in Andhra Pradesh. Initially, there was some delay due to non-availability of sand for construction work. There was also some delay in completion of activities to be undertaken by the State Government, which included arrangement of water supply, storm water disposal drain, main approach road to campus and shifting of existing NDRF campus. Covid-19 pandemic also affected the progress of work.
Progress of all the ongoing projects under PMSSY is regularly reviewed with Executing Agencies and other stakeholders with a view to ensure their completion in a time-bound manner.
New AIIMS under construction under PMSSY
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State/UT
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Location of AIIMS to be set up under PMSSY
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Approved cost 
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Date of Cabinet Approval
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1
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Andhra Pradesh
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Mangalagiri
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1618
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7.10.2015
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2
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Assam
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Guwahati
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1123
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24.05.2017
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3
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Bihar
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Darbhanga
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1264
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15.09.2020
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4
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Gujarat
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Rajkot
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1195
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10.01.2019
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5
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Haryana
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Rewari
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1299
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28.02.2019
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6
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Himachal Pradesh
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Bilaspur
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1471.04
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03.01.2018
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7
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Jammu & Kashmir
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Samba, Jammu
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1661
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10.01.2019
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8
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Awantipora, Kashmir
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1828
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10.01.2019
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9
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Jharkhand
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Deoghar
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1103
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16.05.2018
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10
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Maharashtra
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Nagpur
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1577
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7.10.2015
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11
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Punjab
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Bathinda
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925
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27.07.2016
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12
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Tamil Nadu
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Madurai
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1264
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17.12.2018
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13
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Telangana
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Bibinagar
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1028
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17.12.2018
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14
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Uttar Pradesh
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Rae Bareli
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823
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5.2.2009 
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15
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Gorakhpur
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1011
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20.07.2016
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16
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West Bengal
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Kalyani
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1754
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7.10.2015
The Minister of State , Sh. Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Shri Mandaviya Says Government Keen to Start Inland Waterways Navigation and Passenger Transportation in The North Eastern States
Model DPR Under Preparation for Low Cost Ferry Services
The Ministry of Shipping is keen to start inland waterways navigation and passenger transportation in the rivers in the North Eastern states of the country. Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, MoS  of Shipping and MoS, C&F hassaid that the public sector company WAPCOS is preparing a model DPR for implementing projects for running low cost ferry services in the inland waterways in these states. This model DPR can be adopted for quick implementation by the Inland Waterways Authority of India in consultation with the different state governments in the region.
Shri Mandaviya also said that inland waterways transport can be a game changer for the North Eastern states as land routes here are often long, circuitous and time consuming due to the difficult terrain. Besides bringing ease of movement, the waterways projects will also help generate employment locally, he said.
Department of Space
Cabinet approves ISRO Technical Liaison Unit at Moscow
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved thesetting up of ISRO Technical Liaison Unit  at Moscow, Russia.
Financial Implications:
An average annual expenditure of about Rs. 1.50 crore per annum is anticipated to be incurred at ITLU in Moscow, Russia towards salary, office expenses, rent, taxes etc.
Details:
The ISRO Technical Liaison Unit  at Moscow will enable effective technical coordination for timely interventions on diversified matters with Russia and neighbouring countries for realization of the programmatic targets of ISRO. The Liaison Officer, deputed at ITLU from ISRO provides technical information about the developments in research and technology and inputs arising from their meetings with researchers, government agencies and industries in the respective countries. They also support the ongoing bilateral programmes of cooperation in space technology and act on behalf of ISRO on the matters referred.
Benefits:
ISRO will be able to collaborate with Space agencies/industries in Russia and neighbouring countries for mutually synergetic outcomes.
ISRO’s Gaganyaan programme requires development of some of the key technologies and establishment of specialized facilities, which are essential to support life in space.
Keeping in view the 15th August, 2022 timeline for realization of the Gaganyaan human space programme, it is prudent to avail technical cooperation from International space agencies, who have already demonstrated their technical capabilities in specific areas. Russia, being one of the space faring nations, it is envisaged to collaborate with Russia extensively in various fields of relevance.
Implementation Strategy:
The ITLU Moscow office would be managed by an ISRO Scientist/Engineer designated as “Counsellor ” on deputation, deputed from ISRO and supported by astaff locally sourced. The process is planned to be completed within six months from the date of approval.
Impact:
The Liaison Officers provides technical information about the developments in research and technology and inputs arising from their meetings with researchers, government agencies and industries in the respective countries. They also support the ongoing bilateral programmes of cooperation in space technology and act on behalf of ISRO on the matters referred.
Background:
Department of Space has instituted technical Liaison Units, namely ISRO Technical Liaison Units  at Washington, USA and Paris, France with the prime objective to liaise with various Government and space agencies in USA and Europe, respectively. Space cooperation has been one of the major links between India and Russia almost from the beginning of the space era and currently both sides are actively pursuing interactions in diversified areas of space programme. Apart from intensifying cooperation with Russia, India has expanded its space cooperation with countries near to Russia.This calls for extensive uninterrupted coordination & interface support for increased level international technical collaboration.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Central Uniform Policy for Organ Donation
The Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 1994 provides for regulation of removal, storage and transplantation of human organs for therapeutic purposes. The Act is applicable in all States/ Union Territories except Andhra Pradesh and Telangana which have their own Act for the same purposes. Further, the Government of India has enacted the Transplantation of Human Organs  Act, 2011 and notified Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Rules, 2014. The aforesaid Acts and Rules provide for a uniform policy for organ donation in the country.
As on date, the Transplantation of Human Organs  Act, 2011has been adopted by 16 States  and all Union Territories. The implementation of the provisions of the aforesaid Act and Rules is within the remit of respective State/ Union Territory.
The Minister of State , Sh Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Ministry of Finance
The audit report was submitted to the State Government
The Audit Report of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India on State Finance  for the year ended 31 March 2020, Government of Gujarat has been handed over to the State Government on 23.09.2021.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Consumption of Aerated and Energy drinks
Indian Council of Medical Research has informed that they have not carried out any study on consumption of aerated and energy drinks leading to various health ailments including cancer, diabetes and other health problems. Excessive consumption of energy and caffeinated drinks in a short period of time or when co-ingested with other stimulants such as alcohol may lead to health risks such as arrhythmias etc., however it may be relatively safe when consumed moderately and separately. A review published in Front Public Health, 2014 stated that the health risks associated with energy drink consumption are primarily related to their caffeine content, but more research is needed that evaluates the long-term effects of consuming common energy drink ingredients.
Further, Food Safety and Standards Authority of India  has formulated standards on ‘carbonated fruit beverages/fruit drinks’, ‘carbonated water’ and ‘caffeinated beverages’ under sections 2.3.30, 2.10.6 and 2.10.6  respectively of Food Safety and Standards  Regulations, 2011.
The implementation and enforcement of Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 and Rules and Regulations framed thereunder primarily rests with the State/UT Governments. Regular surveillance, monitoring, inspection and random sampling of food products, are undertaken by the officials of Food Safety Departments of the respective States/ UTs to check that they comply with the standards laid down under Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, and the rules and regulations made thereunder. In cases where the food samples are found to be non-conforming, recourse is taken to penal provisions under Chapter IX of the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
FSSAI is promoting safe and healthy eating through several initiatives such as Safe and Nutritious Food initiatives focussing on social and behavioural change around food safety and nutrition at home , school , workplace etc; Campaigns like ‘Aaj Se ThodaKam’ with focus on messaging for reduced daily intake of salt sugar and fat etc. It has nudged industry to reformulate products to provide healthier options. It has also formulated a regulation with provision of front-of-packing labelling of High Fat Salt and Sugar  Foods, as a measure to create awareness among people. The said regulation has been draft notified on 02.07.2019 for seeking public comments. In a unique outreach initiative, a pan-India cycle rally, Swasth Bharat Yatra launched on 16th October 2018, to spread the message of Eat Right, mobilised 21,000+ volunteer cyclists, covered over 20,000 kms and touched 2100+ locations in 100+ days, reaching out to 2.5 crore people.
The Minister of State , ShAshwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.
Ministry of Finance
Efforts will be made to empower Urban Co-operative Banks- Union Minister of State for Finance Dr. Bhagwat Karad
Union Minister of State for Finance Dr Bhagwat Karad said, urban co-operative banks have better reach in rural and urban areas and they are fulfilling the financial requirements of the masses.
Hence, these banks needs to be empowered. He assured all support from the union government for the same. Dr. Karad speaking in a banking symposium organised by ‘Samvad ' in Pune today.
Mr Subhash Mohite, chairman, Pune District Urban Co-operative Bank association, Mr Vidyadhar Anasakar, Chairman, Maharashtra State co-operative Council and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.
Dr Karad further said, Union government is committed towards the development of Cooperative sectors so the Union Cooperation Ministry was formed and the responsibility was bestowed upon to Home minister Shri Amit Shah. Maharashtra has given immense contribution in the field of co-operative movement. Eminent economists like Dhanajanyrao Gadgil, Vainkutha Bhai Mehta, Padmshree Vikhe-Patil and others were pioneers of the cooperative movement. Urban co-operative banks have prospered and flourished in Maharashtra, he added.
Nature of the banking transaction system is changing today. Digitalisation is increasing and the new generation is inclined towards online transactions. Digitalisation would bring more transparency and corruption in the banking sector would be reduced, said Dr Karad. He opined that we need to find out a golden mean between digitalisation of the banking system and its widespread reach for financial inclusion.
Mr Vidyadhar Anasakar elaborated problems faced by cooperative banks and also spoke about his expectations from the Reserve Bank of India. The programme was attended by directors, CEOs and office bearers of various cooperative banks in Pune and nearby vicinity.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves demerger of the Textiles Business of GHCL Ltd. into its wholly owned subsidiary GHCL Textiles Limited 
The Competition Commission of India approved demerger of the Textiles Business of GHCL Ltd. into its wholly owned subsidiary GHCL Textiles Limited under Section 31 of the Competition Act, 2002.
GHCL is a public limited company incorporated in India and is stated to be engaged in the business of  manufacture and sale of inorganic chemicals including but not limited to Soda Ash , Sodium Bicarbonate, Industrial Salt and Consumer Products  and  manufacture and sale of textiles including but not limited to yarn manufacturing along with weaving, processing, cutting and sewing of home textiles products .
GHCL Textiles is a Public Limited Company incorporated in India. Presently, GHCL Textiles Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of GHCL. It is a newly incorporated company and has not initiated any business activity.
Pursuant to the proposed demerger, GHCL will retain its chemicals and consumer products business and GHCL Textiles will have the demerged Textiles business.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the demise of Prof Ram Yatna Shukla, President Kashi Vidvat Parishad
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Prof Ram Yatna Shukla, President Kashi Vidvat Parishad. The Prime Minister called Prof Shukla's death an irreparable lose to academic, spiritual and cultural world.
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"काशी विद्वत्परिषद् के अध्यक्ष प्रो. रामयत्न शुक्ल जी का निधन शैक्षणिक, आध्यात्मिक और सांस्कृतिक जगत के लिए एक अपूरणीय क्षति है। उन्होंने संस्कृत भाषा और पारंपरिक शास्त्रों के संरक्षण में महत्वपूर्ण भूमिका निभाई। शोक की इस घड़ी में उनके परिजनों के प्रति मेरी संवेदनाएं। ओम शांति!"
President's Secretariat
President of India presents National Service Scheme Awards
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu presented the National Service Scheme Awards for the year 2021-2022 at Rashtrapati Bhavan today .
The NSS Awards, instituted by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, are presented every year to the NSS Volunteers, Programme Officers, NSS Units and the Universities/+2 Councils to recognize their voluntary service.
Click here to see the list of awardees.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Easter
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Easter and wished that this special occasion may deepen the spirit of harmony in our society.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Happy Easter! May this special occasion deepen the spirit of harmony in our society. May it inspire people to serve society and help empower the downtrodden. We remember the pious thoughts of Lord Christ on this day."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 102 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 10.72 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,02,05,09,915
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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10,72,90,010
More than 102 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 10.72 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Defence
Government committed to defence modernisation to fulfil nation’s aspirations: Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik has reiterated the government’s commitment in pursuing defence modernisation to fulfil the aspirations of the 130-crore Indians and domestic Defence Industry. Addressing India Defence & Security Expo 2019 on the theme ‘Make in India 2.0’ at Indian Institute of Technology here today, Shri Naik said, the government under the dynamic and effective leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has enhanced defence production in the country under the ‘Make in India’ Initiative. “It is time, Indian Armed Forces fought wars in the Subcontinent with Indian industry made weapon systems”, said the Raksha Rajya Mantri.
Underlining the significance of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises  in Defence Production, the RRM called upon all concerned to focus on MSMEs, saying they are employment generators, innovators, focussed with niche expertise, flexible, adaptive and resilient. He added that MSMEs have the power to shape the future of the national Defence Industry.
Advocating an integrated approach to the defence industry, Shri Naik said, “it is time we do not talk of, ‘we’ and ‘they’ and find methods of PPP between DPSUs/OFB and the private sector. The efficiencies in the global industry through best practices must be taken advantage of.”
Appreciating the industry for giving attention to the Defence Industry Corridors, the RRM said that the industry was capable of creating holistic capabilities in various identified disciplines for achieving strategic Independence. “Our government is looking at the big picture, that of ‘Strategic Independence’. This can be effectively established only if we can reduce our import dependence,” added Shri Naik.
Also present at the event were Additional Director General , Army Design Bureau Maj Gen A K Channan; President and Managing Director, Airbus India Shri Anand E Stanley; President, Boeing India Shri Salil Gupte; Secretary General, Associated Chambers of Commerce & Industry  Shri Deepak Sood and other senior officials of the Ministry and the Industry.
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister wishes Students, Parents and Teachers
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed his best wishes to students appearing for CBSE Board Exams, their parents and teachers.
"As the CBSE Class X and XII exams commence today, best wishes to all young Exam Warriors, their parents and teachers. I urge my young friends to appear for the exams in a happy and stress-free manner. Months of hardwork and preparation will surely lead to great things!", the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
CIPAM-DIPP launches IP competition for college & university students
The Cell for IPR Promotion and Management , Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion , in collaboration with ASSOCHAM and ERICSSON India, has launched a one of its kind Intellectual Property  Competition ‘IPrism’ for college and university students.
This competition invites students to submit films on piracy & counterfeiting under two categories of 30 and 60 seconds. Another category in the competition is for a mobile gaming app on IP. The last date for receiving entries is 31st March, 2018. Cash prizes worth INR 4 lacs will be given to the winning teams along with mementos, certificates and recognition on the official CIPAM website . The competition aims to foster a culture of innovation and creativity in the younger generation. It will provide young creators a unique opportunity to see their creations recognized on a national platform.
Counterfeiting and Piracy cause significant loss to the industry and pose serious safety threats to the consumers. Generating awareness can help in tackling such crimes since limited knowledge about their adverse social and economic impact leads to circulation and consumption of pirated content and fake goods.
You may visit www.iprism.co.in or follow CIPAM on Twitter at @CIPAM_India or Facebook at CIPAM India for complete details and regular updates on the competition.
As it may be recalled, the National IPR Policy was adopted on 12th May, 2016 to create a vibrant IP ecosystem in the country. Creating IPR Awareness through outreach and promotional activities is the first and foremost objective of the Policy. CIPAM, a professional body under DIPP, has been actively involved in many activities including a nation-wide IPR awareness campaign.